Thoughts & Reflections

The studio lights are back on, the torches are warm, and there’s that familiar hum in the air again. After a much-needed winter break, The CMD Team is officially back in the studio — rested, recharged, and ready to dive into a brand new year. If you’ve been waiting on a made-to-order piece, I’m happy to report that production officially resumed this week. Orders are flowing, benches are [...]

As the year comes to a close, I’ve been sitting with a deep sense of gratitude and reflection. 2025 was a full year — creatively, emotionally, and energetically. It stretched me, grounded me, challenged me, and ultimately reminded me why I chose this path all those years ago. Here’s a look back at the year [...]

Two full decades of making, learning, stacking, soldering, connecting, reinventing, and dreaming — all thanks to you. Whether you discovered CMD in San Francisco twenty years ago or stumbled upon us last week, you’re part of this story. And today, I’m thrilled to share something truly close to my heart. The Big Two-Oh Collection [...]

Giving Tuesday is something that pulls on my heartstrings…every year. It’s a global movement rooted in generosity — a day that encourages all of us to support our communities, lift each other up, and give where it matters most. After a long and chaotic holiday weekend, this day feels like a collective reminder to slow down and reconnect with what’s important to us. [...]

The day before Thanksgiving has always felt a little sacred to me. There’s a collective exhale in the air — a quiet pause before the food, the laughter, the inevitable second (or third!) slice of pie. Before we all scatter into our respective [...]

The evening was filled with so many meaningful moments and the sun was shining on our backs on a very sunny fall afternoon. We shared laughter, hugs, stories, and a few happy tears as we looked back on the journey that’s brought CMD to this point. Guests sipped, stacked [...]

Friends, CMD’s 20th Anniversary Party is almost here and the nostalgia has really set in! I’ve been looking through old photos and reminiscing about CMD in the early days. That first leap of faith — saying yes to a studio I wasn’t sure I could afford — taught me something I’ve carried with me ever since: little risks open big doors. Every milestone CMD has reached since then has been built on that same  [...]

I had no roadmap, no investors, and no idea where this path would take me. What I did have was grit, curiosity, and an unstoppable urge to create. Two decades later, CMD has grown into a small-but-mighty brand with a team I love, a community I treasure, and designs that still light me up at the bench. [...]

I'm popping up at the stunning Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, CA! If you’ve never been, this magical spot sits right at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge and feels like a portal — equal parts luxurious and grounding, quiet and alive. I’ll have The Ring Bar set-up with all your favorite stacking rings, all of CMD’s best-sellers in tow, and a gorgeous collection [...]

This one goes out to all the people who show up and to the ones who stay steady. Extra love to those who listen, who guide, who make space, who remind us of our own brilliance when we lose sight of our own direction. These six new designs celebrate connection and the bonds [...]

As 2024 draws to a close, all of us here at CMD are filled with gratitude and pride for the milestones we've achieved and the community we're growing. This year has been a journey of creativity, connection, and growth, and we owe it all to you. Thank you for all your support now and always. We poured our hearts into designing and launching new [...]

Please mark your calendars! This Thursday, September 26th, our much-loved Happy Hour Sale returns, and you won't want to miss it! Tune in on Instagram Live at 4pm ET for the unveil, and shop original discounted ring and bracelet designs online. The Happy Hour Sale [...]

When I was 25, I embarked on a 6 month backpacking trip that seriously changed my life. It was the catalyst that gave me the guts to start CMD. Here I am 20 years later, I’ve been hustling ever since to build and grow a sustainable company. It’s been thrilling, exhausting, defeating and empowering… all in one and [...]

There’s something so precious about the subtlety of the Spread the Love and Infinity Bracelets. I’m absolutely thrilled to add these new pieces to our permanent collection. They are both tiny symbols that have really big meaning and are very personal to me as well. I wear my necklace nearly everyday and can’t wait [...]

As we bid 2023 farewell, I’d like to take a beat to celebrate the highs, learn from the lows, and honor all the milestones we’ve reached in between. Read on for some of the most noteworthy CMD moments of the year! When I began this business just over 18 years ago, I had no idea it would blossom into what it is today. [...]